Quantitative PCR (qPCR) has become a widely used technique for bacterial quantification.
The affordability, ease of experimental design, reproducibility, and robustness of qPCR …

Orthodontic appliances significantly influence the microbiological dynamics within the oral
cavity, transforming symbiotic relationships into dysbiotic states that can lead to periodontal …

A biofilm is a sessile community characterized by cells attached to the surface and
organized into a complex structural arrangement. Dental caries is a biofilm-dependent oral …

Oral candidiasis is a common fungal infection that affects the oral mucosa, and happens
when Candida albican s interacts with bacteria in the oral microbiota, such as Streptococcus …

White spot lesions (WSLs) are common enamel infectious diseases in fixed orthodontic
treatment, which might attribute to the dysbiosis of oral microbiome. However, the correlation …

Abstract Boesenbergia rotunda (L.) Mansf. demonstrates remarkable antimicrobial activity
against various pathogenic bacteria. However, there have been no reports on the …

Objectives: The study examined the antibacterial properties of orthodontic composites
containing clove as nanoparticles and their mechanical properties after utilizing them to …

Sugary foods and beverages are highly consumed by children. It is a substrate for fungal
growth and has effects on oral hygiene. The study aimed to determine sugary foods and …

Orthodontic appliances significantly influence the microbiological dynamics within the oral
cavity, transforming symbiotic relationships into dysbiotic states that can lead to periodontal …

Background: Orthodontics is that branch of dentistry specialty dealing with diagnosis,
prevention, and correction of malocclusion aiming to enhance oral health, dental function …